Conversations with Howard Thurman, October 1980, 139th Psalm Prose Poems, Part 5 and 6, Side A

Thurman explores the journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, focusing on the idea that an individual’s true identity is guarded by an inner "angel with a flaming sword" that only allows what aligns with one's true will. He discusses the tension between self-awareness, external influences, and the quest for power, highlighting the importance of inner authority, the risk of idolatry, and the necessity of confronting one’s own vulnerabilities in the search for divine understanding.

Thurman, Howard

1980-10-25

Nia Waterhouse

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Conversations with Howard Thurman: 139th Psalm Prose Poems (parts 5 and 6), 1980 Oct 25